Nice! I had just enough theory to know the type of harmony in genius song are also common in western classical music. I have searched quite a bit and have yet to find someone who can the first four measures of the middle section. It's maddening! The bass goes up and the melody comes down and even though I sussed out the rest of the song that part is just too nutty for me!
I very much enjoyed that. Translating the piano inversions to guitar (and finger picking the correct chord tones) are critical to achieving a recognizable, interesting sound. Easier said than done. You have such a firm grasp of chord harmony. What is your musical background? Trained or self taught? I hope to one day have your ear sir.
Sure - thumb on Bb, 6th fret of low E / 3rd finger on Ab, 6th fret of D string / 4th finger on Db, 6th fret of G string / 2nd finger on E, 5th fret of B string / 1st finger on Ab, 4th fret of high E
OMG perfect, thanks so much. This is a great tutorial btw, I've been wanting to learn this song for so long, and this is the only version that seems to be spot on, and also does not oversimplify the music. You're a hero man!
davidradler . There are different positions to play the chords. I'm sure you would agree. I like the way you play "God Only Knows" but to my ear, the F#minor should be strummed only once, followed by the F#minor7th, instead of twice. The same in the middle eight with B minor followed with B minor7th. . . .Kind Regards. John.
Me encanto muchas gracias !! voy a usar los acordes para la version en español de Pedro Aznar. Asi tiene algo original almenos 😂 muchas gracias saludos!
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God only knows what chords I was using without this video.
Thank you for providing this arrangement.
Have to say, your chord progression here is just superb
You make that instrument sound beautiful and the ending made me chuckle pretty hard.
This works so well which is not so easy on guitar. Brilliant and thanks
Thanks for this. Good voicings.
Great voicing's ! Best I've found on YT. I wish you had chord diagrams some of these chords hard to the fingerings your using. Thanks
"All music is connected and Disco is awesome." I couldn't agree more. Excellent all around and I'm hitting 'subscribe' in 3...2...1...bang!
Much appreciated, thanks!
Excellent job, David!
Thank you, David.
Very simple and doable and lovely!!!
This helped a bunch!
Great
Brilliant !
Using open strings to give it more body and richness.....Compliments for how to figure this out and the breakdown.
Thank you for helping me learn this song. Great job!
Thank you so much
You are so down to earth and I have been around long time I hope that you re well as your post is from years ago
You should do more of these, great videos. Thanks.
Thank you! Great voice and playing! Subscribed.
you make it look easy....because you are skilled but very helpful
Nice! I had just enough theory to know the type of harmony in genius song are also common in western classical music. I have searched quite a bit and have yet to find someone who can the first four measures of the middle section. It's maddening! The bass goes up and the melody comes down and even though I sussed out the rest of the song that part is just too nutty for me!
So many thanks for this wonderful lesson. Should you feel like publishing other songs, please do so!
you are above average sir
I very much enjoyed that. Translating the piano inversions to guitar (and finger picking the correct chord tones) are critical to achieving a recognizable, interesting sound. Easier said than done. You have such a firm grasp of chord harmony. What is your musical background? Trained or self taught?
I hope to one day have your ear sir.
Thank so much for all your comments, Tim! I studied jazz intensively and though I don't really play it anymore, the training doesn't go away.
Thank you. this song is nuts.
i would just cut the f#m in half & add the f#m7
YESSS !!! Thank you so much
Great!
Really good
Thankyou!!
Top job, fella
Thanks :)
Could I ask if you could tell me how exactly your fingering (haha, i know) is done on the Bbm7\5b? I am having some troubles figuring it out.
Sure - thumb on Bb, 6th fret of low E / 3rd finger on Ab, 6th fret of D string / 4th finger on Db, 6th fret of G string / 2nd finger on E, 5th fret of B string / 1st finger on Ab, 4th fret of high E
OMG perfect, thanks so much. This is a great tutorial btw, I've been wanting to learn this song for so long, and this is the only version that seems to be spot on, and also does not oversimplify the music. You're a hero man!
Haha, thanks enjoy!
Nice
davidradler . There are different positions to play the chords. I'm sure you would agree. I like the way you play "God Only Knows" but to my ear, the F#minor should be strummed only once, followed by the F#minor7th, instead of twice. The same in the middle eight with B minor followed with B minor7th. . . .Kind Regards. John.
Me encanto muchas gracias !! voy a usar los acordes para la version en español de Pedro Aznar. Asi tiene algo original almenos 😂 muchas gracias saludos!
Disco chords! lol Thanks for posting, I wanna learn the choir orchestral part ,cant find it. it changes key there I think.
Cant hear guitar